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An introduction to botany, how the study of plants aids our understanding of Earth’s history and human society, and how plants will respond to future environmental change.

About this paper

Paper title Introduction to Plant Life
Subject Pathway
EFTS 0.1500
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $961.20
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
BIOL 123
Limited to
DipSc
Contact

uoo.pathways@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Stella Cameron

Textbooks

Texts supplied.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Research.
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Learning Outcomes
  1. Understand the past, present, and future role of plants for planet Earth and human welfare
  2. Be familiar with major plant groups
  3. Gain an overview of plant form and function
  4. Apply skills in observation, interpretation, and communication
  5. Appreciate the excitement and potential for cutting-edge research in Plant Sciences

Overview

An introduction to botany, how the study of plants aids our understanding of Earth’s history and human society, and how plants will respond to future environmental change.

About this paper

Paper title Introduction to Plant Life
Subject Pathway
EFTS 0.1500
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
BIOL 123
Limited to
DipSc
Contact

uoo.pathways@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Stella Cameron

Textbooks

Textbooks to be supplied.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

  • Understand the past, present and future role of plants for planet Earth and human welfare.
  • Be familiar with major plant groups.
  • Gain an overview of plant form and function.
  • Apply skills in observation, interpretation and communication.
  • Appreciate the excitement and potential for cutting-edge research in Plant Sciences.
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